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Private ADHD assessment for children

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OtterlyOtterly2 · 07/09/2026 14:22

Looking for recommendations for private ADHD assessment for a child in Scotland please! No idea where to start! thanks in advance

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Ginny98 · 14/09/2026 11:46

BillHadersLeftEye · 14/09/2026 11:06

AdHD direct. I have shared care in that my gp took over prsscribing meds - take their details to your gp first to check they are happy. They were fairest priced of private providers that had suitably qualified professionals performing diagnosis

NHS Lothian are no longer accepting shared care, so if OP is covered by them, this isn't an option.

Happysnappydays · 14/09/2026 13:52

Ginny98 · 14/09/2026 11:03

Unfortunately the system is completely broken.

NHS is really not an option. If you go privately, expect to be paying for medication for a very long time.

In theory you can go the private route, get added to the CAMHS waiting list and then have everything transferred to the NHS once you make it off the list. Unfortunately, a lot of children age out of the waiting list (either waiting for a diagnosis or waiting for medication titration) and end up on the adult waiting list, which I think is something like 17 years now (and growing).

For private providers, I would always go for one that sees the child in person rather than online, and one that can prescribe medication, but as these need to be clinical psychiatrists they will be more expensive. Remember to factor in the regular check ups they will need (every 3 months initially) - none of which is covered by the NHS.

ADHD direct prescribe, don't think their head is a clinical psychologist - I found him very good though.

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